ENEndangered
Chennai Sawfin Barb
Pethia sharmai
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland)· major
Conservation measures underway
Resource & habitat protectionSpecies managementSpecies recovery
Other threatened species in CYPRINIDAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Chennai Sawfin Barb classified as Endangered?
Chennai Sawfin Barb is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Chennai Sawfin Barb live?
Chennai Sawfin Barb occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Chennai Sawfin Barb?
The main threats to Chennai Sawfin Barb are 1.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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